OK. But do you have to find out what Geno is in Week 1? If he's still struggling with the "basics," I'd rather see him get those down during the first quarter or half of the season, THEN take over so we can see what he brings to the table.

Nothing would make me happier than to see Geno come in and just embarrass Sanchez in August. If he comes in out of college and just takes the job away from a guy who's already won over 30 games in the NFL (even if some of that was done with terrible play), then we might have something.

I think most (if not all) of us want Geno to start out of the gate, but asking why there's even a competition reeks of impatience. If he earns it day one, great. If not, let him watch an NFL game or two before he's thrown in the fire.

QBs learn from playing not holding the clipboard of a starter. During the season there is almost no learning reps for a backup. If you are going to play Geno, play Geno.

that's just what I don't get. Winning the competition is irrelevant. It does nothing to help the team. Finding out what Geno is does. In my view, the only way you start Sanchez is for injury or if Geno is terrible in camp. If it is remotely close you have to start Geno

Yes, it does matter winning the competition. And that's really what your forgetting here. Geno Smith's development is a time sensitive issue, or at least it may be.

You know Sanchez is doomed for failure. I get that. I don't disagree with that.

But this season is about getting on with the future. Due to contract obligations, there is NO way we can get rid of Sanchez. I doubt it's going to happen. At the end of this season is when Sanchez will be done.

So we might as well use him to our advantage if we are forced to have him on this team. He's never been challenged before to WIN a QB competition in the past. Maybe, just maybe, competition will bring out the best in Sanchez?

And even if it doesn't, we can still use Sanchez to our advantage.

That may involve taking the field while young Geno has the opportunity to just WATCH games. Sometimes, and I am not necessarily saying this is the case with Geno, sitting on the bench for a couple seasons is important for a young QB. You never know.

All young QB's are different. Some need to sit before they break their cherries. Others need to get their cherries busted immediately. It's a not a perfect science or procedure.

So wanting to move on from Sanchez is understood, but you're forgetting the big picture here. Sanchez is part of the 2013 team. We can still use Sanchez to benefit the team, even if it doesn't benefit Sanchez.

Have any of them played in a pro bowl? Are any of them in the Top 10? Because of the pot, Goodson is likely to miss games even if he is acquitted of the gun charge.

There is potential there, but no sure thing.

Rebuilding the offense will take time. During the bad times, there is no reason to rush Smith. If Sanchez fails again, Smith will be playing quickly. If Sanchez plays well, there is no reason to rush Smith.

You still believe this is rebuilding? This is going to be a clusterf()ck of a season. Zero pro bowl talent on the o, outside of Mangold. Only one proven star on d. This is they least talented team in the league the rebuild begins next season, when Rex and the rest of the coaching staff is gone. 3-4 wins at most.

You still believe this is rebuilding? This is going to be a clusterf()ck of a season. Zero pro bowl talent on the o, outside of Mangold. Only one proven star on d. This is they least talented team in the league the rebuild begins next season, when Rex and the rest of the coaching staff is gone. 3-4 wins at most.

Yes, it does matter winning the competition. And that's really what your forgetting here. Geno Smith's development is a time sensitive issue, or at least it may be.

You know Sanchez is doomed for failure. I get that. I don't disagree with that.

But this season is about getting on with the future. Due to contract obligations, there is NO way we can get rid of Sanchez. I doubt it's going to happen. At the end of this season is when Sanchez will be done.

So we might as well use him to our advantage if we are forced to have him on this team. He's never been challenged before to WIN a QB competition in the past. Maybe, just maybe, competition will bring out the best in Sanchez?

And even if it doesn't, we can still use Sanchez to our advantage.

That may involve taking the field while young Geno has the opportunity to just WATCH games. Sometimes, and I am not necessarily saying this is the case with Geno, sitting on the bench for a couple seasons is important for a young QB. You never know.

All young QB's are different. Some need to sit before they break their cherries. Others need to get their cherries busted immediately. It's a not a perfect science or procedure.

So wanting to move on from Sanchez is understood, but you're forgetting the big picture here. Sanchez is part of the 2013 team. We can still use Sanchez to benefit the team, even if it doesn't benefit Sanchez.

I just really could not disagree more with this. I see no positives whatsoever in starting Sanchez. I don't care about his contract. I don't care about his draft position.. I care what's best for the Jets and whats best is starting someone else. Sanchez really should be cut, but Woody is a half measures guy and could not pull the trigger on Rex and Sanchez

what's mind-boggling is this statement. Geno is more talented that Sanchez based on what exactly? The fact that he would have been the first QB selected in the draft...except he wasn't...and then he fell into the mid-second round?

the reason Sanchez is competing for the job is that there's a high likelihood that Geno sucks worse than Sanchez does. The fact that there's a slight chance Sanchez will turn things around and become a top half of the league starter is also a factor. Those are the two reasons -- and it's really not that complicated.

what's mind-boggling is this statement. Geno is more talented that Sanchez based on what exactly? The fact that he would have been the first QB selected in the draft...except he wasn't...and then he fell into the mid-second round?

the reason Sanchez is competing for the job is that there's a high likelihood that Geno sucks worse than Sanchez does. The fact that there's a slight chance Sanchez will turn things around and become a top half of the league starter is also a factor. Those are the two reasons -- and it's really not that complicated.

Brady fell to round 6

Montana to round 3

Wilson round 3 drafted by Idzik in 2012

Unitas and Kurt Warner were undrafted

Sanchez, Ryan Leaf, Tim Couch and Jamarcus Russell all drafted near the top of round one.

Yet here you are telling us that there is a "high likelihood that Smith sucks worse than Sanchez" based on draft position and apparently ZERO else.

Lol your right.. That thinking is moronic.. Geno could have easily went #1, but because he may have look disinterested in interviews he fell. I'm sure race had something to do with it. With that rumor it probably advanced to - " just another black player with attitude " bla bla.. I'm glad he fell for bs reasons.. Sanchez had Allstar team at USC, why they made him look so good.. Put him on a average college team and he probably is no better then 4 th rounder..

See some of us who are Jets fans not Sanchez or Smith fans dont want to simply replace the mistake of the past by just "handing" Smith the job regardless of whether he is ready or not as many on this thread implicitly imply.

The orginal poster was attempting to say that we dont know if Smith is game good or not; he could end up being a poorer QB than Sanchez in the end. (Pun intended)

Since that was the point and not the one for which you fabricated a response you are indeed correct!!!

My take on the whole subject is that I DON'T want Smith to start until the coaching staff feel he is 100% ready. Even if it means starting Sanchez. I'll gladly go another year of Sanchez if it gives us a better chance in the medium term with Smith.

Smith should only start because he's good enough - not because Sanchez sucks.

I just really could not disagree more with this. I see no positives whatsoever in starting Sanchez. I don't care about his contract. I don't care about his draft position.. I care what's best for the Jets and whats best is starting someone else. Sanchez really should be cut, but Woody is a half measures guy and could not pull the trigger on Rex and Sanchez

Well, I guess we'll just have to see how the season turns out. For better or worse, Mark Sanchez is going to be a Jet in 2013. Pulling the trigger on Sanchez would have only thrust the team into worse cap shape.

Completely disagree about Rex though. Rex is a great HC and will likely get an extension some time this season.

You still believe this is rebuilding? This is going to be a clusterf()ck of a season. Zero pro bowl talent on the o, outside of Mangold. Only one proven star on d. This is they least talented team in the league the rebuild begins next season, when Rex and the rest of the coaching staff is gone. 3-4 wins at most.

That is why you don't expose Smith until AFTER Sanchize fails. If you bring him in after a failure by Sanchize, there are reasonable expectations.

If you throw him out there week 1 and he fails, the questions about Smith will start.

Well, I guess we'll just have to see how the season turns out. For better or worse, Mark Sanchez is going to be a Jet in 2013. Pulling the trigger on Sanchez would have only thrust the team into worse cap shape.

Completely disagree about Rex though. Rex is a great HC and will likely get an extension some time this season.

I think the odds of Rex coaching the Jets next season are almost zero. Idzik gets his guy season 2. It would take a division title and deep playoff run to save Rex's job. Rather than an extension I see no guarantee he lasts the season. MM could easily become interim head coach if we falter out of the gate.

The Jets are in a tough situation. The O-line will have 2 new starters and needs time to come together. The offense is going to struggle no matter who is QB. Garrard would have been a great stopgap, and his not being here really hurts. Sanchez is a waste of a roster spot, held onto only because of his salary ramifications. I do not want him to ever play another down at QB for this team, but he may b/c Geno just may not be ready.

My take on the whole subject is that I DON'T want Smith to start until the coaching staff feel he is 100% ready. Even if it means starting Sanchez. I'll gladly go another year of Sanchez if it gives us a better chance in the medium term with Smith.

Smith should only start because he's good enough - not because Sanchez sucks.

+1

I like Geno and want him to be our Russell Wilson in the worst way but onnly if the kid's ready. We won't know anything until preseason.

I think the odds of Rex coaching the Jets next season are almost zero. Idzik gets his guy season 2. It would take a division title and deep playoff run to save Rex's job. Rather than an extension I see no guarantee he lasts the season. MM could easily become interim head coach if we falter out of the gate.

Idzik's guy is Rex. They like eachother and Rex is our best HC since Parcells.